The Clarkston Wolves (13-2-2, 7-2-2 OAA) are coming to the end of the season head on into a battle for Oakland Activities Association Division I supremacy against Rochester Adams (6-2-2 OAA).
Clarkston picked up two more victories in the past week, a 1-0 victory vs. Troy (Oct. 3) and a 4-1 victory versus Rochester (Oct. 5).
Oliver Kupe netted two goals, Kevin Pinkos and James Chun also scored for Clarkston against Rochester.
Wolves Coach Adam Bican has been impressed by the maturity of his squad because they have ignored the hype surrounding their start and the way the team kept its composure in the return of former coach Mark Whitcomb. Whitcomb, the team’s coach for three seasons prior to this year, knows the team very well, both personally and stylistically, Bican said.
‘It was nice to get the win over a good Rochester team’I’m proud of the way the guys kept it together,? Bican said.
This will be the second time the Wolves have faced the Highlanders. On Sept. 14, Adams gave Clarkston its first loss of the season 4-0.
‘I look for our guys to come out with passion and fire. They don’t take games off at Adams.?
The early defeat stopped Clarkston at 8-0, but may have been a good thing for the team, Bican said, because the loss redirected their focus.
‘You can’t slip under the radar like we did in the first half (of the season).?
All season the Wolves have had to ignore the attention that has come their way because of records and state rankings (currently 8th).
‘They’re handling success well, keeping them humble and hungry are keys,? Bican said.